Robert Sharp at the Picturedrome, Holmfirth

Opening the show for Skerryvore in his home town Holmfirth, Robert Sharp showcased songs from his forthcoming new album. Joined by Lloyd Deglar on double bass, Dexter Duffy-Howard on violin and Lizzey Ross on backing vocals they played to a packed Holmfirth Picturedrome with fabulous sound and lights which went down a storm with the … Continue reading Robert Sharp at the Picturedrome, Holmfirth

Today’s The Day!

Unable to make a living playing live shows and festivals as usual I've spent much of the last two years writing and recording music remotely with hurdy-gurdy player Quentin Budworth as Agent Starling, with my son Dexter guesting on violin & cello. The third Agent Starling release is album 'Constellation of Birds' and it's released … Continue reading Today’s The Day!

Agent Starling Constellation of Birds

Artist: Agent StarlingAlbum: Constellation of BirdsLabel: DHMWebsite: https://agentstarlinguk.wordpress.com/ Agent Starling is a new(ish) project for accomplished musicians Lou Duffy-Howard and Quentin Budworth, supported on violin and cello by Lou's son, Dexter. Bassist and "occasional acoustic guitarist" Lou had indie chart success with Red Guitars (hugely successful back in the day, with their single "Good `Technology" being championed … Continue reading Agent Starling Constellation of Birds

Agent Starling

Welcome to Agent Starling, Lou Loudhailer and Quentin Budworth's new musical collaborative adventure. Loudhailer Electric Company captain Lou has teamed up with Celtarabia chief Quentin who spent the year before lockdown touring Europe meeting with other top hurdy-gurdy players exchanging tunes, techniques and experiences. Hurdy-gurdy by Quentin Budworth, other instruments by Lou Loudhailer. Expect lots … Continue reading Agent Starling

Gifford Rolfe Song Legacy 2002-2019

Song Legacy 2002-2019 Gifford Rolfe's album Song Legacy 2002-2019 is released on the DHM record label on November 25th 2019. The album features 14 favourite tracks from Gifford's back catalogue of eight albums. Available from all the usual digital outlets including iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify from the release date, catalogue number DHM022. “Writing songs is like … Continue reading Gifford Rolfe Song Legacy 2002-2019

Blackbeard’s at The Hut

Hi Dexter here, me and my Mum and Dad had a great trip to see Blackbeard's Tea Party last weekend. It was part of Whitby Musicport Festival a break out gig at The Hut, a new venue in Goathland. What an epic night, my absolute favourite band ever, can't wait to see them again. I … Continue reading Blackbeard’s at The Hut